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Culture

Yesterday
14th January 2025
GPO ‘totally unsuitable’ for use as a soup kitchen says An Post, amid calls to open its doors
It'll be grand, sure: Irish people are the most optimistic citizens in Europe
Last week
5th January 2025 - 11th January 2025
Most of the Irish-language Wikipedia was written by editors who did not speak Irish
Are you a fan of Elvis Presley's music?
This low-cost camera system detects cars breaking red-lights and sends details to gardaí
Three students came up with the idea after seeing drivers run red lights on their way to school.
Vape safety and testing big Irish heads: What to expect at this year's Young Scientist
Colin Farrell wins third Golden Globe as Demi Moore makes emotional speech after long-awaited win
Last night marked Farrell’s third Golden Globe win, and saw fellow Irish actor Andrew Scott nominated for the same category.
This month
January 2025
From Marian Keyes to the return of White Lotus - 11 TV shows to get excited about in 2025
Neil Young will headline Glastonbury (after first declining the gig and hitting out at the BBC)
13 exciting international novels to look out for in 2025
Elections, Eurovision and Fine Gael departures: The most read articles on The Journal in 2024
A look at the top 20 stories on TheJournal.ie last year.
Last month
December 2024
From Intermezzo to The Alternatives: 10 great Irish books that stood out in 2024
'I'm not going to stop for nobody': Dublin soup run operators react to potential on-street ban
Which classic Christmas movie is your favourite?
From the Oscars to the Olympics: Nine reasons to be cheerful about Ireland's 2024
Beyond all the grim headlines, there were some actual nice and fun things happening this year for Ireland.
'Heart, Be at Peace' by Donal Ryan named the An Post Irish Book of the Year
Sitdown Sunday: Walk on air against your better judgement - what Seamus Heaney gave me
Do you like Bob Dylan's music?
Barry Keoghan asks people to 'be respectful' following derogatory online commentary
Who is your favourite member of the Beatles?
Last year
2024
Gregg Wallace to step away from MasterChef amid external review
Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to court over claims of inflated song streaming numbers
Will you watch the Wicked movie?
Housewife of the Year shows an Ireland of the past - but one within touching distance of today
Debunked: Man filmed waving Palestinian flag was a Peaky Blinders fan, not actor Cillian Murphy
Will you watch I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here this year?
'Don't worry about me': TV host Davina McCall speaks about brain surgery to remove tumour
Review: Paul Mescal aims for the big leagues in Gladiator II - so is it any good?
Irish critics can finally have their say on his performance in the Ridley Scott sequel to Gladiator today.
Campaigners launch legal bid to block development plans for Moore Street in Dublin
Will you watch Gladiator II?
Three Irish acts named on BBC Radio 6 Artists of the Year list
Quiz: How much do you know about these fictional US Presidents?
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges in long-running racketeering case
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Saoirse Ronan hopes viral Graham Norton Show moment will spark discussions about women's safety
'Biggest challenge' of filming Small Things Like These was staying ‘faithful to book'
Have you ever been to the Cork Jazz Festival?
Have you read Bram Stoker's Dracula?
Opinion: 'Be warned - the Camino gets into your brain and can be hard to shake off'
Eanna Brophy
Here's What Happened Today: Friday